Section 20045 Of Article 2.5. Election On Formation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 14. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.5.

. The election shall be conducted, candidates nominated, the votes canvassed, and the results declared as provided by the Elections Code for election of county officers, insofar as applicable and not inconsistent with this chapter. Each person voting at the formation election shall be entitled to cast three votes for candidates for members of the first district board. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected as the first district board if the district is formed.